Makeup Brushes

Amazing Tools For Instant Makeovers

Makeup brushes are one of the most highly prized possessions of professional makeup artists. Using the right brush can allow you to place the color on correctly in just seconds. It picks up the color, holds it and then deposits just the right amount to the face area you’re working on. When you find the right one you’ll see what a difference precision application makes. Use these tips to find your favorites.

Professional Makeup Brushes

The difference between an everyday look and one that captures the attention is often just a matter of using the right tool for application.

Professional makeup brushes are different than those you might find at the drugstore, although there are cheap ones that work. Professional tools are shaped correctly for easy cosmetic application to the face or body.

Each tool is designed specifically for one main area of the face. Knowing which one to choose will allow you to create maximum impact with a minimum of work.

Pro cosmetic brushes give amazing results.

Best Makeup Brushes To Start With

Foundation Brushes – You can use these with all types of foundation bases, from creme to liquid.

Kabuki Brush – Short and round. A favorite for applying mineral makeup with. It can also be used with regular powder cosmetics.

Concealer Brush – It gets in those hard to reach areas like the eyelids. You can also use it to cover dark circles and spots with.

Contouring Brush – It’s fluffy with a slanted angle to the bristles. That makes it perfect for the cheek area, but you can also use it under your chin or anywhere you want to apply powder.

Blush Brush – Hitting the apples of your cheeks and appearing like you have a flush of color is easy by using this. It should only take one swipe.

Bronzer Brush – Flatter, wider and fluffier than a blush brush. Whisk on the look of a healthy tan in just seconds.

Powder Brush – Usually the largest one of your collection. It’s used for applying translucent powder to set your final look with.

Eyeshadow Brush – Everyone needs one that’s a standard size and flat. It can do everything from applying eyeshadow all the way up the eye, highlighting and even work in the crease.

Slanted Eyeshadow Brush – The angle makes it perfect for getting in that crease area, but it can be used for one color eyeshadow application, too.

Crease Brush – A terrific solution for keeping the eyeshadow colors concentrated in the crease area.

Liner Brush – Either a pointed tip or flat slant works. You might find the flat slant is easier to “walk” your eyeliner across. This versatile instrument can also be used apply eyeshadow under the eyes with.